Community Brag Posts
Captain Lydia!
Bed based of Ana's Lydia plan.
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Fri, 06/24/2011 - 06:32
wonderful!
What a great job! Did you build the drawer unit as a separate piece? I was recently asked to build a big girl bed for my niece who has a storage limited bedroom, so this could be a great solution for her...
In reply to wonderful! by ohiomomma
Sat, 06/25/2011 - 08:27
I actually bought the under
I actually bought the under bed storage unit on craigslist as I didn't want to mess up all the places I could have not getting it square. But, yes, it is a complete separate unit that then I build the head/foot boards.
Fri, 12/16/2011 - 07:02
DIY, Recycled and Repurposed. Perfect!
You've done a fabulous job on this. Well done!
Outdoor seating area from outdoor sectional plan -with a twist!
It started out as 6 pallets and I wrapped it in plywood but couldn't think of a way to make a back/armrests. Then I stumbled across Ana's plan for the outdoor sectional, and I ended up with a hybrid of sorts!
Storage Island
Great storage island project!
Tryde Media Console
I built the Tryde Media Console with a few modifications. I had to increase the size to of the console to accommodate the 60" T.V. that it would be housing. You will also notice that I added a shelf in the top center of the console so that I could fit more components on the top. I also modified the console plans to create new plans for building two matching bookcases, one for either side of the console, giving it the "built-in" appearance. This turned out beautifully and we couldn't be happier with the plans that we downloaded from Ana-white.com! P.S. - The Kreg jig was a must for this project. All of the boards creating the back of the console are joined using pocket screws, pre-drilled with the kreg jig. After using this inexpensive tool for about ten minutes, I couldn't believe how long I had gone on without it!
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Tue, 07/05/2011 - 18:41
Beautiful!
Very custom look - my eyes immediately went to the awesome spaces you have for the xboxes :-D
Tue, 07/19/2011 - 13:14
anyway you could post
anyway you could post dimensions of the main console that you had adjusted to fit your TV as well as cabinets that flank it? Looks great!
Cal King Farmhouse bed
I saw the plans for this on Ana White. It looked great so we decided to make one. We had just gotten a cal king mattress. We took the list of materials and cuts we needed to our local Home Depot. They cut all our wood for us. When we got home assembly was easy. Bed put together and paint on in 4 hours. We love it as do our dogs. One of our dogs is getting old so my husband made steps so she could get up on the bed. We love it!!!!
DIY Industrial Factory Cart Coffee Table
I am so in love with my new coffee table. It the perfect addition to my living room. My only regret is that I did not purchase a pair of caster wheels with brakes as my little man enjoys rolling the table around!
I took me a little over a month to complete, but you could easily knock this project out in one weekend.
One Sheet Plywood Console
Hi fellow builders!
It's Jen from The House of Wood! Today I’m sharing an easy project that takes only a single sheet of plywood to build! Its sleek design is so versatile - it'll look great in an entryway, hallway, or any other room in the house. You can get the build plans on my One Sheet Plywood Console post over at JenWoodhouse.com.
Nightstand
This was my first project, an introduction to saws and drills, after my pug ate a bag of chocolate that was sitting next to my bed. The plan was picked because it said "simple" and had a drawer to safely store remotes. And chocolate.
Wine Cabinet
I made this wine cabinet for my daughter Alicia from a picture she sent me from one she had seen someplace
Sliding Door Console
I loved the sliding doors on this project! We decided to go with J hooks instead of wheels and did three spaces for shelves instead of 4 due to the amount of space we were filling.
This was an easy plan to follow, I just wish it would have had specific instructions for the sliding doors itself. I had to go on a search for an explanation on how to achieve it.
My husband and I work on our projects a few couple hours a day, so I would say this took about 6-8 hours, the staining of course takes time to dry, so I did not include that in the assembly time line.
We had stain and a few supplies from our previous project, but we did have to buy chalk paint and the brown gloss for finishing. I also excluded the cost for us buying the brad nailer.
Comments
Fri, 12/11/2015 - 19:55
Love the J hooks!
Looks great! Any chance you could share how you did the doors and j hooks? Thanks!
Sister project
Built for my sister. Bolts from Home Depot. Flat corner brackets are spray painted and hinges ordered from Lowe’s.
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Tue, 06/05/2018 - 14:48
Gorgeous Media Console for Sister!
Bet your sister is happy!!! Stunning!
Thanks for adding a brag post!
Ana
Replacing Our Outdoor Furniture
When our outdoor furniture started falling apart, we decided it was too expensive to replace until we found your plans for the “Modern Outdoor Chair from 2x4s and 2x6s.”
The design was almost exactly right.
The only change we made was to make the arms taller so the cushions from our original set would work. Instead of 2x6s for the sides we changed one of the boards to 2x8 and adjusted the arm height by a couple of inches. We made the chair first.
We then used the plans for the Loveseat and completed our set.
After painting the first chair after assembly, we decided it was easier to cut the wood and paint the parts prior to assembly and touch it up after.
The design adjustment matched perfectly. We also created a coffee table using the same type of assembly.
We know these loveseat and chairs will last!!!
Thanks so much
Kim and Scott Griffin
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Bigger Kids Workbench
I made this workbench for my son's 5th birthday. It's a bigger style real workbench for kids. He also received real tools for his birthday. I modeled after a one that PBK used to sell.
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Sat, 08/06/2011 - 19:50
I absolutely love this!!!
This is perfect for my little boys, and I really want to build this for my son's birthday in September. I am just learning how to build though so I can't look at a picture and figure out how to build it. Would it be possible for you to send me the measurements and as much information as possible? You did such an amazing job.
Tue, 09/13/2011 - 20:39
Wonderful Bigger Kid Workbench!
Hi,
I would love to make this for my soon-to-be sever year old son, for his birthday. I'm a total novice where building something like this is concerned; any chance you could send me the measurements? Gabe would be so grateful!
Thanks again, and amazing work!
Denise
Tue, 12/06/2011 - 20:10
LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS
Desperately need dimensions for this in time for my son's 6th birthday in January. Can anyone help????
Tue, 12/27/2011 - 16:12
Bigger kids workbench
This is an awesome workbench!!!! My husband and I would love to make this for my sons seventh birthday. If possible could you please email me the dimensions and details foe this project. I love your work and creativity!! Thanks for the inspiration!!!
Sun, 03/04/2012 - 11:45
Bigger kids work bench
My 6 year old is begging me to make this for him,
Can anyone send me the specs or dimentions/ directions?
I think he has more building skills than I do.
Wed, 08/22/2012 - 05:52
How to fasten?
Hi. Love your mod using the pegboard. Can you please tell me exactly how you put the frame around it? Did you sandwich between two trim pieces or router in a grove for it to sit? Thinking of making some of these in the smaller size for a craft show so any tidbits to make it go faster would be much appreciated!
Fri, 05/24/2013 - 07:48
Plan details
I would love the plan details for this workbench.
Are they available some where on your site?
Thanks!
Tue, 05/28/2013 - 07:24
Love This!!
I would love to make this for my son for his birthday. He would be thrilled! Could you please send me the plans/dimensions?
Picture frame
Quick and simple little picture frame.
Armoire
Built this armoire for the master bedroom and constructed it to match the existing furnishings. This thing is huge and weighs a ton. 7 1/2 feet by 4 feet. I had to make sections in the shop and then assemble and paint it in the second story bedroom. If we ever need to move it out of the house we are fortunate to have a balcony off the bedroom. With help from a whole bunch of guys we should be able to lower it down ... if it ever comes to that!
Rustic X Console
This was my first project after discovering the "Ana White" web site. After looking through the brag photos I zeroed in the Rustic X Console. I was specifically inspired by the photos from "Celeste808" and "aDIYguy". It also gave me an opportunity to try out my new Kreg Pocket jig. I hope you like the pictures.
DIY Outdoor Sectional
Outdoor wood sectional!
by Elizabeth